The characters in across the nightingale floor each have remarkably distinct faces of personality. It is an actionfantasy story set on a set of islands which closely resemble feudal japan. Deftly interweaving feudal japanese history with a. The nightingale floor that must be crossed is in a warlords castle, constructed so that any footfall upon it will cause it to sing a warning.
Across the nightingale floor background gradesaver. On its own, across the nightingale floor is a patient, tantalising story that is a great debut for hearns beloved series. A society of rigid castes and codes subverted by love. Jan mark is intrigued by across the nightingale floor, an exotic tale of love, violence, loyalty and betrayal set in a complicated feudal system. Across the nightingale floor is a 2002 historical fantasy novel by english author, gillian rubinstein, writing under the pen name lian hearn. Reading guide for across the nightingale floor by lian hearn discussion guide for book clubs. The following are the main characters that appear in book one. It is poised to become the most captivating novel of the year. However, it is worth noting that while some people might find themselves deeply immersed in hearns detailed language and descriptions, others might find themselves struggling. Across the nightingale floor is an orphan boy, saved by rival clan leader, discovers hes part of a mystical ninja clan, and teams up with spunky, anachronistic loveinterest. An international bestseller, across the nightingale floor is the first book in the tales of the otori series by lian hearn.
Across the nightingale floor across the nightingale floor audiobook, by lian hearn. For one, it is historical, and japanese, and i dont typically touch either in fiction. Across the nightingale floor historical novel society. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn goodreads. Entering the world imagined by lian hearn in tales of the otori. Here is a short summary of the book basically the blurb, so that you have a better idea of who im talking about. Suitable for students, australian literature comprises of a variety of thoughtprovoking concepts that challenge readers minds, as opposed to the simple texts that students are confronted with nowadays. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlor. Lian hearns stunningly powerful bestseller, across the nightingale floor, is an epic story for readers young and old.
Each stratum of society owed allegiance to the one above it. Fourteen years since its initial publication, across the nightingale floor is a calm, measured book. Across the nightingale floor is the first book in the trilogy know as tales of the otori written by english born australian writer, lian hearn real name gillian rubinstein. Sep 14, 2002 across the nightingale floor by lian hearn 336pp, macmillan. Across the nightingale floor is set in a fictional feudal system, and follows the story of a sixteen. Set in a mythical, feudal, japanese land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense. Feb 29, 2012 across the nightingale floor by lian hearn. This is an entertaining historical fantasy that does nearly everything right. Across the nightingale floor is the first of three novels called the otori trilogy, set in an imaginary, ancient japanese culture. In bridge of birds children are dying and the protagonist, along with standard wizard wiseman, embark on quest to find macguffin and have random encounters along the way. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of across the. Jun 08, 2016 across the nightingale floor is marketed as young adult, which is a genre that i find increasingly unhelpful because it puts people like me off reading novels which turn out to be as creative, complex and inspiring as any book aimed at grown ups.
A tourdeforce novel set in ancient japan filled with passion. Satisfied download across the nightingale floor tales. Dont miss the related series, the tale of shikanoko. Tomasu, taken by the tribe is allowed one attempt from their leader, kikuta, to kill iida. Then this was just very light on the fantasy, which i only do rarely. It is the first volume in the tales of the otori trilogy, which later turned into five. The first book in a stunning trilogy of historicalfantasy novels following takeo, orphaned when a warlord massacres his village. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn audiobook. A story of treachery, political intrigue, and the intensity of first love, set in a world ruled by formal ritual and codes of honor, across the nightingale floor crosses genres, generations, and genders to captivate fans of all ages. Just a quick blurb about the book, basically explaining the plot.
Buy across the nightingale floor by lian hearn from waterstones today. The first book in a stunning trilogy of historical fantasy novels following takeo, orphaned when a warlord massacres his. Although, when he does go, he finds his master, lord shigeru held captive in chains. Lian hearns debut fantasy cum period piece across the nightingale floor, the first in the tales of the otori trilogy, created not a little stir in the publishing world prior to its release. In an imaginary country strongly reminiscent of feudal japan, young tomasu was raised as a member of a peaceful mountain tribe called the hidden. Hearns story takes us into the lives of 4 incredible people. As takeo recalls how he knocked iida from his horse he admits his prior ignorance of revenge, i knew nothing of. Some of these include falling in love with kaede, the girl shigeru is supposed to marry. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Its great to have read this book just after finishing of other worlds, and in particular the essay on stories, by c. It is set in a fictional feudal system and tells the story of a fifteen year old girl named kaede and a sixteen year old boy called tomasu. Tomasu was raised by his mother in a hidden a religious sect that. A work of transcendent storytelling with an appeal that crosses genres, genders, and generations, across the nightingale floor is a rich and brilliantly constructed tale, mythic in its themes and epic in its vision. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the warlord iida sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor.
Across the nightingale floor is a book with intricate prose, which works to the effect of ensuring the reader feels they are actually in the world of the book itself. The first volume in the highly anticipated tales of the otori trilogy. An adventure of epic proportions begins for kateo when his village is slaughtered and he is rescued by lord otori, who somehow guesses at his secret identity. Each stratum of society owed allegiance to the one above. Across the nightingale floor some smart, some dont. Aug 21, 2010 across the nightingale floor paperback.
Across the nightingale floor is the first novel in liann hearns tales of the otori trilogy. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori book one. Across the nightingale floor by gillian rubinstein librarything. Across the nightingale floor lian hearn audio stewartry.
Across the nightingale floor by gillian rubinstein. Meet the characters across the nightingale floor book. Scheidt, soothe the soul with this traditional japanese music. Across the nightingale floor by australian author gillian rubinstein, who uses the pseudonym lian hearn, was published in 2002. All i know of them is what is on the blurb on the cover, which makes them sound interesting, but knowing. Across the nightingale floor is a lyrical and bittersweet tale set in a fantasymedieval, feudal japan.
Across the nightingale floor is such a worka magical creation of a world beyond time. Read across the nightingale floor 2002 online free. Normally a bad book is just that, but this book is actually infuriatingly bad. Tomasu, a member of the hidden by birth, returns from exploring the mountains to find members of his family slaughtered.
Across the nightingale floor the sydney morning herald. The magic of enhanced senses was beautiful and very appropriate to the setting. Across the nightingale floor 2002, grass for his pillow 2003, and brilliance of the moon 2004. Across the nightingale floor book to film adaptations. Our own medieval feudal system was a relatively simple affair.
Set in an imaginary, ancient japanese society dominated by warring clans, across the nightingale floor is a story of a boy who is suddenly plucked from his life. Across the nightingale floor quotes showing 115 of 15 the less people think of you, the more they will reveal to you or in your presence. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn books the. I loved my inner picture of how takeo was view spoiler dancing elegantly over the nightingale floor hide spoiler. Heros journey across the nightingale floor by sabine. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of across the nightingale floor by lian hearn. They have such relationships with each other through the text, that they make the story.
Across the nightingale floor is the first of lian hearns tales of the otori trilogy, first published in 2002. In his blackwalled fortress at inuyama, the murderous warlord, lida sadamu, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Across the country, fifteenyearold kaede has a miserable existence as the hostage of the noguchi family, who treat her as little better than a. It is the first installment of the tales of the otori series, which is set in a fictional world based on feudal japan. A tourdeforce novel set in ancient japan filled with passion, fantasy, and feuding warlords. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Reading guide for across the nightingale floor by lian hearn.
Along the journey to lord iida takeo is faced with many challenges and temptations. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn waterstones. Across the nightingale floor lian hearn across the nightingale floor essays are academic essays for citation. May 19, 2016 for me, this is not the case and with regard to across the nightingale floor, i think that most people would be able to read it just fine. Across the nightingale floor tales of the otori book one by lian hearn. Across the nightingale floor begins as sixteenyearold tomasu, who was brn into a persecuted religious sect called the hidden, returns from walking in the mountains to find that his family has been. Revenge is a motivating factor for many of the actions of the characters throughout the book. The first book in a stunning trilogy of historicalfantasy novels following takeo, orphaned when a warlord massacres his.
Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn youtube. The pageturning tale begins with a boy named tomasu whosevillage is attacked by idia. For one, it is historical, and japanese, and i dont. Tales of the otori, book 1, lian hearn riverhead books. Across the nightingale floor tellsa compelling story and is by far one of my favorite books of alltime. This australian author of many awardwinning childrens novels in fact, gillian rubinstein has now with much fanfare. Across the nightingale floor is set in a fictional feudal system, and follows the story of a sixteenyearold boy named tomasu and fifteenyearold girl named kaede. Meet the characters across the nightingale floor book one. Its the kind of fantasy unconcerned with frenetic plotting and frequent action, preferring to channel its energy into developing compelling characters, multifaceted politics and a sprawling world inspired by the real feudal japan. Across the nightingale floor is like being dropped into a beautiful and exquisitely harsh environment.
Across the nightingale floor by carsten lao on prezi. Set in a mythical, feudal, japanese land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense love story of two young people takes place against a background of warring clans, secret alliances, high honour and lightning swordplay. Set in an imaginary, ancient japanese society dominated by warring clans, across the nightingale floor is a. This summary of across the nightingale floor includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. I knew going into across the nightingale floor that this was not exactly what i typically read. Tales of the otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by gillian rubinstein, writing under the pen name lian hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal japan. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn publisher. It is set in a fictional feudal system and tells the story. An ancient tradition undermined by spies and assassins. Satisfied download across the nightingale floor tales of. Normally a bad book is just that, but this book is actually infuriatingly. They have such relationships with each other through the text, that they make the story come to life. Across the nightingale floor by lian hearn overdrive. I have seen this series in book stores and around the place and they have always caught my attention.
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